Friday, January 05, 2007

.Tom Rutlin the originator of the concept of 'fitness walking with specially designed poles' back in 1985 and founder of US based company 'Exerstrider' has announced the launch of the first 'Exerstrider' Nordic Walking Park in Europe (Netherlands). It is situated in Beesel Brüggen and Swalmen (Between Venlo and Roermond).

The park has five resort hotels in or around it and each of these will offer instruction in Exerstride method Nordic walking along with free use of Exerstrider poles for guests. It has 110 kilometer of trails with 11 routes and 7 cross routes. Brochures and route maps are available in the Tourist Info centers. Check out the online video at: